Baba Harbhajan Singh Temple New Shrine

Baba Harbhajan Singh Temple New Shrine is an Indian Army-maintained shrine located in Tukla Valley near Kupup in Gangtok District, Sikkim, at about 13,123 feet altitude between Tsomgo Lake and Nathu La. Built to honour Sepoy Harbhajan Singh of the 23 Punjab Regiment who died near Tukla in 1968, it houses his memorabilia, uniform and bed. Revered by soldiers and tourists, it lies on the Gangtok-Nathu La tourist circuit amid high Himalayan terrain.

Visitors can expect a small, well-maintained shrine complex managed by the Indian Army set in a high-altitude Himalayan valley surrounded by snow-covered mountains. The main shrine room contains a portrait, uniform, bed and personal belongings of Baba Harbhajan Singh. Outside there is an open courtyard, army cafeteria and souvenir area, prayer flags and views of Tukla Valley and nearby lakes. Access is via the Gangtok - Tsomgo Lake - Nathu La road and requires a protected area permit.

The shrine honours Sepoy Harbhajan Singh of the 23 Punjab Regiment who died on 4 October 1968 near Tukla Valley while on duty near the Sikkim-Tibet border. His body was recovered after three days. The original bunker shrine (Old Baba Mandir) was at his bunker site in Tukla, and the New Shrine was later constructed at a more accessible location in Tukla Valley near Kupup for visitors and army personnel.

Revered by Indian Army personnel and visitors as a protector deity of the border, the shrine is treated as a temple where soldiers seek blessings for safe duty. It reflects the tradition of honouring a soldier as 'Baba' and is an important stop for pilgrims and tourists on the East Sikkim high-altitude circuit, with daily rituals maintained by army staff.